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Definitions

honorable

[on-er-uh-buhl] / ˈɒn ər ə bəl /
ADJECTIVE
reputable
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conscientious distinguished ethical honest illustrious law-abiding noble principled reliable respectable righteous sincere straightforward trustworthy virtuous
WEAK
acclaimed celebrated chivalrous dependable eminent esteemed faithful forthright high-principled honored just knightly notable of good repute on the up and up sterling truthful unstained upright
Antonyms
STRONGEST
corrupt deceptive devious dishonest immoral irresponsible lowly unethical unjust unreliable untrustworthy

Example Sentences

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“It’s time to bring the Model S and X programs to an end with an honorable discharge,” Musk said.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

The shooting sparked bipartisan condemnation and fresh protests in Minneapolis, and President Donald Trump on Tuesday called for an "honorable and honest investigation" into the matter.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

Those stories also earned the New York Press Club's 2021 award for spot news and an honorable mention from the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

His coverage of Sri Lanka's financial crisis was part of a collection of stories about China's Belt & Road initiative that received an honorable mention award from the Society of Publishers in Asia in 2023.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026

“We have the Storyteller. Was there another purpose for your honorable presence on this excursion?”

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.